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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

Using the Broadcast SSID Feature

Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only.

For security, you can choose not to broadcast your network’s SSID. Doing

so will keep your network name hidden from computers that are scanning

for the presence of wireless networks. To turn off the broadcast of the

SSID, remove the check mark from the box next to “Broadcast SSID”, and

then click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate. Each computer

now needs to be set to connect to your specific SSID; an SSID of “ANY”

will no longer be accepted. Refer to the documentation of your wireless

network adapter for information on making this change.

Protected Mode Switch

As part of the 802.11g specification, Protected mode ensures proper

operation of 802.11g clients and access points when there is heavy

802.11b traffic in the operating environment. When Protected mode is

ON, 802.11g scans for other wireless network traffic before it transmits

data. Therefore, using this mode in environments with HEAVY 802.11b

traffic or interference achieves best performance results. If you are in an

environment with very little—or no—other wireless network traffic, your

best performance will be achieved with Protected mode OFF.

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